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Red Bull Ice Cross Yokohama 2020: A Photographer’s Notes
In the world of action sports photography, being a photographer for Red Bull is one of the highest […]
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Cherry, Peach, and Plum Blossoms – Can You Tell Them Apart?
Spring is slowly but surely sweeping across Japan. And every year it brings…well hay fever for the unlucky. But also [&h
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Tottori Prefecture Locals Eat Pink Curry
“Locals of Tottori Prefecture are eating pink curry.” This is the rumor that’s been going around, especially in Thaila
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Japanese Herbivore Men Become Unlikely Heroes of Men’s Rights Movement
A common misconception people hold about Japan is that it is a weird place. Particularly where male-female relations
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A Hospital Stay in Japan is Hardly the Worst of All Possible Fates
With the COVID-19 continuing to spread like wildfire worldwide, it is not surprising that foreigners living in Japan w
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Hina Nagashi: Wakayama Carries On with ‘Floating Princess’ Doll Fest
It was March 3 at Awashima Shrine, just off the coast in Wakayama Prefecture. Hundreds of delicate female-shaped doll
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[Blog] Mount Bandai: The Mount Fuji of Fukushima is Beautiful, Majestic in All Seasons
When you think of a famous mountain in Japan, which one comes to mind? The answer is, almost universally, Mount [&hellip
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BMX Flatland Session in Komazawa Olympic Park
Author: Jason Halayko The other day my good friend Tsutomu Kitayama called me up and asked if […]
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The Art of Yōga: Rediscover Old Japan Through Its First Oil Painters, Colored Pencil Scribblers
There’s a lot to appreciate about traditional Japanese artwork. The stereotypical image of a smooth ink brush strokes,
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] The Rebirth of Tokyo Station Building
It’s important to look for the latest trends and most fashionable events. But sometimes we forget to appreciate [&he
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Want Inspiring Connections? Volunteer to Work on Japan’s Farms!
A car horn sounded from the road. Keiko-san, who, as far as I could tell had been at the […]
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2020 Pokémon of the Year Revealed, and Pikachu Didn’t Even Make the Top 10
The Pokémon Company and Pokémon fans celebrated Pokémon Day on Thursday, February 27, marking the 24th anniversary of